SrinagarOn Sunday, India and Pakistan face each other in the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017. This will be the second meeting this month between the rivals having met earlier in the group match. Fans on both sides of the border will be hoping and praying for their respective teams win. And in Kashmir scenes will be no different.
Needless to say, most of Kashmiris will be supporting the Green Shirts. It is no secret that majority in Kashmir valley love Pakistan cricket team. Dejection after Pakistans defeat and joy after their win is something that can be noticed easily on Kashmiri faces.
Come Sunday, June 18, Kashmir will be hoping for a Pakistan win. Though going into the clash, Pakistan are not favourites. However, fans are hopeful that this time around they will turn the tide.
Something tells me, that Pakistan will pull this one off. Though their record against India in big tournaments is not that great, but Pakistan have the momentum. Well, I am already nervous not sure how these boys will play in the final. Praying for their success, said Shafat Mir, a journalist from South Kashmir.
Pakistans campaign got off to a jittery start after they lost to India. However, the team bounced back to win all the matches and earn a place in the finals, something that came as a surprise to many pundits of the game.
Undoubtedly, Sundays win will throw Kashmir in a frenzied atmosphere.
Pakistan need to do well for us proud Kashmiri fans. We know that the team has got the ability and they showed it against South Africa, Sri Lanka and England. If they beat India, there will be celebrations all-round Kashmir valley that is for sure, said photojournalist Muneeb ul Islam, who is also a diehard fan of Pakistan cricket.
A few days back, following Pakistans win over Sri Lanka forces allegedly went berserk in a village in Shopian vandalising dozens of shops and vehicles. This took place after locals burst firecrackers while celebrating Pakistans victory.
They (India) can suppress us but not our love for Pakistan and its team. On Sunday night, we will In Sha Allah celebrate Pakistans win come what may. Hopefully, the team will give us a reason to cheer in these dreadful times, said another Pakistan team fan, Mohammad Saqib
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